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I told my sons wives and grandschildren they look at al the before and after pictures, and i made fun and told the gals I was taking thier skinny jeans when I washed them and we have gone though deaths and lives together. Now its the MOMS turn to do for self. At work it is a different story, a few people know cause, in case my grands have the flu or are snotty nosed, I may need a ride to hospt. I know who to trust and whome not to. DO what is comfortable to you and yours and rem this is your journey, so onward ,,,One more Dr visit and final prep visit for surgery HURRY up October!

I dont know about the coated aspirin, I would check 3 times on that one. I thought as long as it was coated it would not bother my stomach, well after lots of tests etc the gastro Dr explaned that all aspirin has a quality in it that makes the stomach CHANGE it's chemstry and that's why you get an ulcer, or errosion from a lap band. I always thought it was the pill going down. he said NO, its what realeased into your blood that makes your acids and bacterias change their normal function. As for any other pills, I'd go to my pharmacist and Dr- as they know how the work in the body and with other agents etc.

yeyy! I am gald you went. I am not ready to take off, cause do not want to go below the 40 BMI thing but once it is time I am gonna be rocking n rolling cha cha cha! enjoy!!

:rolleyes:HI there! Ms Love and Belinda... FEPBLUE (basic) here in Fla.. I am pre -op going to 2nd visit Monday, and had my psycologist visit last Thursday and moving forward. Thanks for you input as how the INS. operates, I have worked hard to get the paperwork ready for my surgeons office to submit when the time comes. I had on gal tell me it took her 30 days for approval in TX. and another here in my neck of the woods in 2 days. I am praying for a fast turn around as my last visit is around Oct 10,,, then the holidays etc! Being in Fla. all the hospitals fill up with tourists until April. I wonder why they come some times! I am really praying to get done before then. I have not lost anything so far.. month one. I do not want to get below my BMI of 40. I'll lose with the milk shakes I guess, but I'v heard if you go below- you can be turned down.. and if do not lose at all you can be denied,,dumb rules! Glad to meet my peers, how are you doing Belinda! and Ms Love, I send you encouragement!

I am not banded yet but trying to do just that,, change my brain, I do not eat huge quantities of food at one sitting, I am a grazer,, eat all evening long. I eat better foods since i started this journey, fat free, whole wheat, rye, sugar free fruits veg, etc but i still find myself putting food in my mouth every hour after 5 pm until 11 pm... weekends come i am home fooling around, out and about -I dont eat,,, but 5 pm or once I get home...I am doomed, . I dont know, see the psycologist tuesday, maybe there is a key i can turn off ? good luck with your journey.

that's just plain crazy for a spoonful of saline! Shame on all of them no wonder we can't afford medical coverage for all in the US- wow

Yea I got alot of that too, horror stories they had, you know in this world you could become the queen of england and some one would harp how dangerous that is. you go with your faith your heart and ask all the questions to clear any doubts and talk to your drs, The forums are great for others views and experiences, but they are not you. I walk alone, in my journey, but when I am alone I know God is with me. Good luck

Few years ago those be fighting words LOL. but now they are considered compliments- how funny is that... but the fact some one else can see the change- CONGRATS!! for a job well done. I hope to be one of those bit**es too...I'm still not used to saying that word,,,

I am 58, will be banded hopefully around lat Oct or Nov, 2011 and live alone- to work and home. My family lives about 1 hr away and moving even further in a few months. They really live their own lives, I am having a hard time finding someone my age, to buddy up with. I go to the support groups and mostly the gals are much younger or married- anyhow, not open to being anyones buddy. I actually expected more people my age, now free to take care of self, to be there! Anyhow, I eat our of boredom, I do well at work , and when out and about, but after 6 PM , my hour of darkness begins. Anyone out there with same issues?

just mild - case--but pool and just walking with a good walking shoe - I bought ones with all the cushies, and build up slowly

Check your insurance, doctors and shop around for a surgeon. I passed by- 3 and now I feel comfortable. The new # are 30 BMI with co morbities, so you may be just fine. ONLY the Dr can tell you in your case/

Yipeee Ya yey!!

I go Aug 2, but was sent the MMPI -2 to fill out 365 questions. I am waiting till a quiet peaceful saturday LOL.. Do not want to answer questions after traffic and work!

you are over 41 BMI ? whats the problem? did you ask your surgeons office they usually know what needs to get fixed

send em to Tampa! in Jan though.. not banded yet

MyMedicalLoan.com? I saved the website for future,, try to check them out too?

I think the old lady was worried if you were doing xrays and she thought you had a baby in the bin. but old people 1/2 see anyhow, dont take it too hard. she was concerend not mean and you have done a great job! One day at a time... but dont worry about folks.. soon you gonna be singing... LOOK at me now BABY--

First surgeon visit and my doc just put me on the 1000 cal diet, what I notice it is all fat free, I have 3 mo medically supv program prior to surgery, I underatd the fat free for the liver thing...What I didn't see is any eggs or egg beaters and was wondering why, I can live off them and thought it was good protein.. anyone?

Just sending a shout -out to see if any Tampa Bay folks around go to Zumba classes in the area?

Each person has their own way of thinking of what exercise they enjoy, we had an eliptical and sold it, now I am preparing for ZUMBA classes, Tomorrrow is my 1st visit to the surgeons and need to know how much I can lose before going below the required BMI for surgery. I rather dance than do the machines- but enjoy and set up a routine. music and maybe a book?

I hope you feel better- I read someone said the go throught the abc's with each bite,,, maybe that is good, but maybe we need to know HOW much is a bite??

YEYY!! Congrats and now take a chill pill... go window shopping for new clothes or plan recepies, anyhing to keep your min d off the actula surgery date,,, you will do great!!